51st Annual Newark Marching Band Invitational
World Famous #46 - WHITE Hoodie
$25.00 - $31.00
Celebrate the 46th consecutive season that the Pride of Newark has reached OMEA State Marching Band Finals!
World Famous #46 - GRAY Hoodie
$25.00 - $31.00
Celebrate the 46th consecutive season that the Pride of Newark has reached OMEA State Marching Band Finals!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00am
LOCATION
White Field, Newark, Ohio
SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
Facebook event
DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00am
LOCATION
White Field, Newark, Ohio
SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
Facebook event
ADMISSION COST
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!
$10.00 - general admission
Children 8 & under - FREE!
ADJUDICATOR AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Accessible and adjudicator parking will be at the paved lot immediately north of the grandstands. Please see the map below.
FREE SPECTATOR PARKING & SHUTTLE
Spectators should plan to park at Newark High School and use the provided school bus shuttles to reach White Field. Parking near the stadium is EXTREMELY limited and at your own risk. There will be signs at the at the primary arrival points directing spectators to the primary parking area. Please see the SHOW MAP (below) to see the exact parking location.
School bus shuttles will begin running at 8:00am and will stop at 4:00pm.
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!
$10.00 - general admission
Children 8 & under - FREE!
ADJUDICATOR AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Accessible and adjudicator parking will be at the paved lot immediately north of the grandstands. Please see the map below.
FREE SPECTATOR PARKING & SHUTTLE
Spectators should plan to park at Newark High School and use the provided school bus shuttles to reach White Field. Parking near the stadium is EXTREMELY limited and at your own risk. There will be signs at the at the primary arrival points directing spectators to the primary parking area. Please see the SHOW MAP (below) to see the exact parking location.
School bus shuttles will begin running at 8:00am and will stop at 4:00pm.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Director's logistical schedule
9:50am - National Anthem, Pride of Newark Leadership Team
10:00am - River View
10:15am - Fairbanks
10:30am - Cambridge
10:45am - Licking Valley
11:00am - Lexington
11:15am - Adjudicator Break
11:30am - London
11:45am - Logan Elm
12:00pm - Indian Valley
12:15pm - Adena
12:30pm - Fort Frye
12:45pm - B/C Awards & Lunch Break
1:30pm - Van Buren
1:45pm - Delaware Hayes
2:00pm - Hilliard Darby
2:15pm - Grove City
2:30pm - Pickerington Central
2:45pm - Licking Heights
3:00pm - Newark
3:15pm - AA/A Awards
Awards
Class C
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
3rd Place
2nd Place -
1st Place -
Class B
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
3rd Place -
2nd Place -
1st Place -
Class B/C Awards
Outstanding Visual -
Outstanding Color Guard -
Outstanding General Effect -
Outstanding Percussion -
Outstanding Music -
B/C Grand Champion -
Class A
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
1st Place -
Class AA
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard
3rd Place -
2nd Place -
1st Place
AA/A Grand Champion -
Director's logistical schedule
9:50am - National Anthem, Pride of Newark Leadership Team
10:00am - River View
10:15am - Fairbanks
10:30am - Cambridge
10:45am - Licking Valley
11:00am - Lexington
11:15am - Adjudicator Break
11:30am - London
11:45am - Logan Elm
12:00pm - Indian Valley
12:15pm - Adena
12:30pm - Fort Frye
12:45pm - B/C Awards & Lunch Break
1:30pm - Van Buren
1:45pm - Delaware Hayes
2:00pm - Hilliard Darby
2:15pm - Grove City
2:30pm - Pickerington Central
2:45pm - Licking Heights
3:00pm - Newark
3:15pm - AA/A Awards
Awards
Class C
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
3rd Place
2nd Place -
1st Place -
Class B
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
3rd Place -
2nd Place -
1st Place -
Class B/C Awards
Outstanding Visual -
Outstanding Color Guard -
Outstanding General Effect -
Outstanding Percussion -
Outstanding Music -
B/C Grand Champion -
Class A
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard -
1st Place -
Class AA
Best Percussion -
Best Color Guard
3rd Place -
2nd Place -
1st Place
AA/A Grand Champion -
Concession Items
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!
Texas Roadhouse pulled pork sandwich $6
Walking Taco $6
Hot Dog $3
Nachos $3
Pizza Slice $2
Chips $1
Pickles $1
Candy $2-3
Soda $2
Water $2
Gatorade $3
Donuts $1
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!
Texas Roadhouse pulled pork sandwich $6
Walking Taco $6
Hot Dog $3
Nachos $3
Pizza Slice $2
Chips $1
Pickles $1
Candy $2-3
Soda $2
Water $2
Gatorade $3
Donuts $1
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING DIRECTORS
ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
All directors will receive a welcome packet including schedule, meal vouchers (for directing staff and drivers), and event map.
ADJUDICATORS
Music: Robert McNutt & Bill Thomas
General Effect: Scott Tennant & Christopher Barbaro
Visual: Andy Doherty
Percussion: Eric Doolittle
Color Guard: Deborah Costa
Timing & Penalties: Tim Fuller
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
C.A. House will have a representative on-site to assist with any last minute needs.
BAND VIDEOS
An SD card with a video of your bands performance will be provided free of charge.
STADIUM POWER
White Field is NOT approved for use of stadium power. Please bring appropriate generation sources for your performances.
FIELD INFORMATION
White Field is an artificial surface that was installed in 2021. Please note the 2-4" cement curb around portions of the field. Field entry/exit for large items is flat however!
SEVERE WEATHER PLAN
In the event of severe weather:
-Spectators will be evacuated to the area underneath the stadium.
-The performing group on the contest field will be evacuated to the locker rooms underneath the stadium.
-Performing groups that are warming up will take shelter underneath the highway overpass.
-All other groups will be asked to seek shelter in their school buses or personal vehicles.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
All volunteers should park off-site. Please utilize side streets (if you are reporting before the shuttle begins at 8:00am) or the shuttle from the NHS Student Parking Lot.
Student Volunteer Listing
Job Description - Director Check-in/Water
Job Description - Runner
ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
All directors will receive a welcome packet including schedule, meal vouchers (for directing staff and drivers), and event map.
ADJUDICATORS
Music: Robert McNutt & Bill Thomas
General Effect: Scott Tennant & Christopher Barbaro
Visual: Andy Doherty
Percussion: Eric Doolittle
Color Guard: Deborah Costa
Timing & Penalties: Tim Fuller
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
C.A. House will have a representative on-site to assist with any last minute needs.
BAND VIDEOS
An SD card with a video of your bands performance will be provided free of charge.
STADIUM POWER
White Field is NOT approved for use of stadium power. Please bring appropriate generation sources for your performances.
FIELD INFORMATION
White Field is an artificial surface that was installed in 2021. Please note the 2-4" cement curb around portions of the field. Field entry/exit for large items is flat however!
SEVERE WEATHER PLAN
In the event of severe weather:
-Spectators will be evacuated to the area underneath the stadium.
-The performing group on the contest field will be evacuated to the locker rooms underneath the stadium.
-Performing groups that are warming up will take shelter underneath the highway overpass.
-All other groups will be asked to seek shelter in their school buses or personal vehicles.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
All volunteers should park off-site. Please utilize side streets (if you are reporting before the shuttle begins at 8:00am) or the shuttle from the NHS Student Parking Lot.
Student Volunteer Listing
Job Description - Director Check-in/Water
Job Description - Runner